About Us

ATIBT

Since its creation in 1951, at the request of the FAO* and the OECD**, ATIBT (Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux – International Tropical Timber Technical Association) aims to serve the tropical timber industry, from the forest to the end user.

It plays a key role in the implementation of international projects dedicated to the sustainable and responsible management of tropical forests.

*Food and Agriculture Organization – a United Nations agency.

**Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

ATIBT defines itself as :

a leading technical and scientific authority in terms of tropical timber resources

a key partner for industry professionals and their representative when dealing with various stakeholders (governments, international organisations, NGOs, etc.)